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life_in_the_gateaux | I am m 40, currently undiagnosed, but had very strong symptoms in childhood. Because lots of the diagnosis process is about my childhood, I've been doing lots of thinking back and I've remembered a few incidents that I can remember that may be linked to my condition. So the first one is hard to explain, but used to hap... | 2021-10-05T21:53:27.000Z | q26jft | 1 | 3 | ADHD | A million thoughts a second | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q26jft/a_million_thoughts_a_second/ |
CowsAreHellaGay | I'm meeting with a neuropsychiatrist to get diagnosed with ADHD soon and I was wondering if it would be acceptable to ask them a shitload of hyper specific questions? Often I find with the questions I have no one has the answers online anywhere. They lack specific details, lack evidence, are outdated, or simply wrong. ... | 2021-10-05T21:50:55.000Z | q26hrs | 4 | 0 | ADHD | Upcoming Diagnosis With Neuropsychiatrist Questions | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q26hrs/upcoming_diagnosis_with_neuropsychiatrist/ |
Dont_Fall_Asleep1323 | Women/ people with periods, have any of you felt like your period was different after starting a stimulant? I’ve recently began taking adderall, and this month around my period has been so much lighter than usual. Could this be the adderall or is it completely unrelated? Let me know your experiences! Thanks! | 2021-10-05T21:50:42.000Z | q26hmh | 4 | 3 | ADHD | Adderall and Menstruation? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q26hmh/adderall_and_menstruation/ |
garfboi | I recently discovered that my adhd gives me intrusive sleep (not actual sleep, unfortunately, it's closer to unconsciousness).
Paired with anxiety, chronic pain, and possible depression, this makes it extremely hard for me to actually get stuff done, and i'm struggling pretty hard here.
Do yall have any advice on m... | 2021-10-05T21:48:32.000Z | q26fza | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Intrusive Sleep Resources? | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q26fza/intrusive_sleep_resources/ |
Tuff_Bank | ***TL;DR: Opened up to a friend (who means alot to me and shares a lot of common interests and even habits and traits to me personally and is also like everyone else in regards to storytelling, basically the friend I have always and still want to be really close with, but I do not feel right with my current mental heal... | 2021-10-05T21:47:47.000Z | q26fg0 | 18 | 3 | ADHD | Need some advice on communicating to a specific neurotypical friend: | 0.72 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q26fg0/need_some_advice_on_communicating_to_a_specific/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T21:46:51.000Z | q26esv | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What's your latest hyperfixation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q26esv/whats_your_latest_hyperfixation/ |
Mystical_sea_book4 | Do you ever have a great day and then it gets knocked off its rocker? The medicine is working, you’re getting chores done throughout the day with your significant other, went to go get Sonic drinks before cooking together but something just *snaps* and it’s like every little thing is just sensory overload. And i can ne... | 2021-10-05T21:43:25.000Z | q26cec | 34 | 43 | ADHD | Everything was fine and then it wasn’t! How does this always happen?? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q26cec/everything_was_fine_and_then_it_wasnt_how_does/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T21:42:24.000Z | q26bqa | 1 | 1 | ADHD | What's your latest hyper fixation | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q26bqa/whats_your_latest_hyper_fixation/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T21:39:28.000Z | q269ob | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Starting a new job tomorrow morning | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q269ob/starting_a_new_job_tomorrow_morning/ |
[deleted] | **TL;DR**: *I feel really alone. I got screwed over for a government program to go back to school, I’m scrambling to validate my permanent disability. I’m hitting a lot of roadblocks and my mental health is crumbling under the stress.*
In August, I applied for a government program that fully funds adults going back to... | 2021-10-05T21:37:31.000Z | q2689m | 1 | 8 | ADHD | I hate that I get stressed out and emotionally dysregulated so easily | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2689m/i_hate_that_i_get_stressed_out_and_emotionally/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T21:37:21.000Z | q2684y | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall - Red Puffy Face | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2684y/adderall_red_puffy_face/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T21:35:11.000Z | q266p4 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Happy ADHD awareness month! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q266p4/happy_adhd_awareness_month/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T21:35:11.000Z | q266ox | 1 | 1 | ADHD | I hate that I get stressed out and emotionally dysregulated so easily. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q266ox/i_hate_that_i_get_stressed_out_and_emotionally/ |
idkwhat2putasmyuser | I just need to rant for a minute. My old therapist quit early this year, and I’ve been trying to find a therapist for like 9 months now. I live in a medium sized town, and there’s a lot of therapists around, but I’m having no luck. I found this one group that has therapists that have experience with adhd and trauma, bu... | 2021-10-05T21:27:59.000Z | q261on | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Trying to find a therapist | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q261on/trying_to_find_a_therapist/ |
docsuess84 | So I can never remember to bring my lunch to work which is becoming super expensive. If I don’t make it the night before I won’t make it at all. I can’t leave it out where I see it because it’s usually something that needs to stay refrigerated, and I’m worried my dogs would eat it anyway. How do you guys remember? | 2021-10-05T21:26:04.000Z | q260bv | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Remembering My Lunch | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q260bv/remembering_my_lunch/ |
Mdhf7 | I just wanted to start off by saying I don't need emergency medical attention, I'm physically well.
Okay so here's my story. I take two different pills a day, one extended release and one instant. I forgot that I took my first one (the extended) 2 hours late today when I took the second one and around an hour before ... | 2021-10-05T21:25:46.000Z | q26046 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Okay so... I effed up 🥲 | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q26046/okay_so_i_effed_up/ |
yayayayayuay12 | I’m so sorry if someone post this before I’m new to this Reddit. I got diagnosed a few months ago and started medication and I know it is working in the sense I haven’t been binging to avoid work but I still feel overwhelmed with my tasks like there is so much to do and I don’t know how to organize my life. I feel like... | 2021-10-05T21:24:17.000Z | q25z1m | 5 | 1 | ADHD | I’m on medication and I know it is working but I don’t know how to organize my life and actually be productive | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25z1m/im_on_medication_and_i_know_it_is_working_but_i/ |
Tickle-Bones | I'm so frustrated. This was literally the only class I had today, and I started folding laundry and watching Crash Course World History and I forgot about it entirely. Gone. I saw the time during class time and the thought didn't even cross my mind.
It's a mandatory class and it was going over what was going to be on ... | 2021-10-05T21:23:31.000Z | q25yh8 | 3 | 6 | ADHD | I completely missed a class | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25yh8/i_completely_missed_a_class/ |
LemonPigeon | 1. If you’re hunching or slouching right now, stand/sit up straight.
2. If you have not brushed your teeth today, do it.
3. If there are dirty dishes/food containers in your room, take them to the kitchen.
4. If you haven’t been outside today, go outside and take five deep breaths.
5. If there are dirty clothes on ... | 2021-10-05T21:18:58.000Z | q25v96 | 111 | 775 | ADHD | It’s time to do a five-minute reset! Yes, you. Yes, right now. | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25v96/its_time_to_do_a_fiveminute_reset_yes_you_yes/ |
lavris | So I'm not diagnosed and do not claim to have it, but I have "suspicions" of ADD/ADHD Inattentive. My psychiatrist just gave me a DIVA test to answer on my own and said she believes I should get a neuropsychological assessment to know precisely what I have, but I don't think I'll be able to afford one so soon. She also... | 2021-10-05T21:18:48.000Z | q25v3z | 6 | 1 | ADHD | Conflicted with therapist's statements | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25v3z/conflicted_with_therapists_statements/ |
Sea-Indepeny944 | How long did Euphoria last.
I felt Euphoria the for the first 2 weeks of Adderall XR. Then it worse off. Got off it for 2 days. Went back on and felt it again for another 4-5 days I would say. Did anyone else in here feel any type of Euphoria from Adderall XR? How long did it last for for you?
It would be so helpful... | 2021-10-05T21:17:28.000Z | q25u54 | 6 | 3 | ADHD | How long did Euphoria last. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25u54/how_long_did_euphoria_last/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T21:16:10.000Z | q25t6a | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How long did Euphoria last. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25t6a/how_long_did_euphoria_last/ |
rappyy43 | [removed] | 2021-10-05T21:15:47.000Z | q25sx1 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just been privately diagnosed. Looking to move to the NHS to save a fortune | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25sx1/just_been_privately_diagnosed_looking_to_move_to/ |
DirtySlutCunt | So my psychologist gave me a diagnosis of mild depression (which I definitely do not have) and mild anxiety (therapy of nearly a year has helped a ton) after my evaluation I did 2 months ago. She said maybe I just have bad habits, because I definitely "have the brain power" and my IQ is supposedly decent. She reference... | 2021-10-05T21:12:34.000Z | q25qlc | 4 | 2 | ADHD | My evaluation ($1200) came back, and I apparently don't have ADHD, but I have a "very superior" IQ and it "doesn't make sense." So I'm still the cause of all my problems. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25qlc/my_evaluation_1200_came_back_and_i_apparently/ |
lilac_wooyo | I'm a teenager diagnosed with depression since I was 14, and I've been getting treatment with a Child Psychologist since then. I just discovered adhd recently from a relative who happens to have adult adhd. I found myself relating to most of the symptoms so I confronted my psychologist about it.
The session did not g... | 2021-10-05T21:12:13.000Z | q25qcj | 134 | 107 | ADHD | Adult ADHD is not a thing? | 0.97 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25qcj/adult_adhd_is_not_a_thing/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T21:11:11.000Z | q25plf | 1 | 4 | ADHD | Success with new doctor!! | 0.84 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25plf/success_with_new_doctor/ |
LeaveAffectionate883 | I just want to begin by saying that no one in my life is trying to shame me right now, which is pretty amazing. Even my mom is like ‘don’t lower you standard just because you have ADHD’ and ‘ you have to find a way to live with it ‘For an Asian single mom, that is more than supportive .
The problem is rather I can’t f... | 2021-10-05T21:08:16.000Z | q25nkb | 2 | 2 | ADHD | How do you deal with guilt and shame | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25nkb/how_do_you_deal_with_guilt_and_shame/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T21:06:41.000Z | q25mei | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Less creative | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25mei/less_creative/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T21:03:30.000Z | q25k30 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Newly diagnosed, trying to figure out what the differences are from ER, SR, IR, LA, and CD meds. What are the Immediate Release amounts and Extended Release amounts of different meds, like 40/60, 30/70 or 50/50, etc I saw a chart last week on here but I can't find it again. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25k30/newly_diagnosed_trying_to_figure_out_what_the/ |
sabbytabbyz | Sorry didn’t know how to word that title.
Anyone in Auckland know of any GPs who helps with adhd treatment. I’m in a different region and I’m currently receiving treatment/meds, but I’m moving and need to find a new doctor who believes in the illness. (You’d be surprised how many boomer doctors think adhd is illegiti... | 2021-10-05T21:01:41.000Z | q25iqp | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Auckland adhd doctors | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25iqp/auckland_adhd_doctors/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T20:52:32.000Z | q25c0e | 4 | 1 | ADHD | Conflicted about some of my therapist's statements and don't know what to make of them | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q25c0e/conflicted_about_some_of_my_therapists_statements/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T20:48:42.000Z | q2599j | 7 | 2 | ADHD | I (26/M) received a provisional diagnosis that I have ADHD from a psychiatrist. I have been prescribed atomoxetine 18mg and I'm asked to report back in a fortnight with my experience. My parents want me to abandon and visit a psychologist instead. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2599j/i_26m_received_a_provisional_diagnosis_that_i/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T20:48:16.000Z | q258xm | 4 | 1 | ADHD | I have my first psych appointment on Thursday. Do I bring up the fact that I suspect I have ADHD or do I just explain my issues and leave it at that? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q258xm/i_have_my_first_psych_appointment_on_thursday_do/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T20:33:47.000Z | q24yhf | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Music & Adhd | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24yhf/music_adhd/ |
Nuobie | (42F) - I am in panic and with mixed feelings, please help.
After 42 years, I have come across with ADHD information which lead me into "abism" - It seemed that they were describing me like I was never able to for all these Years...
I couldn't believe on what I was reading and then listening... listening the special... | 2021-10-05T20:32:52.000Z | q24xt4 | 3 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD? BPD? Any other? Private and NHS | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24xt4/adhd_bpd_any_other_private_and_nhs/ |
HowToGym | I was recently diagnosed with ADHD and am not yet medicated. I’ve been using coffee for some time to get things done, and it has tremendously benefitted me and basically made my life functional for the first time.
I took a caffeine break for almost a week and expected it to work better than before, but after drinking ... | 2021-10-05T20:32:15.000Z | q24xd9 | 6 | 1 | ADHD | How to not be tired from coffee? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24xd9/how_to_not_be_tired_from_coffee/ |
trashywreck | I'm almost 19 and I have never had a crush or anything (at some point I was even questioning if I was capable of that lol) but well recent events have changed that.
But I always struggled to read the room, and usually I don't really care tbh but liking someone that way and having no idea what they think about u and try... | 2021-10-05T20:27:51.000Z | q24u6w | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Being in love and not properly understanding social skills has made me very insecure | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24u6w/being_in_love_and_not_properly_understanding/ |
Dylan-mayes- | I take medication but the dose I’m on currently isn’t effective. I get major anxiety, and it seems like when I’m not doing something highly stimulating.. my brain will just turn back in & create problems out of nothing which just makes a lot of self misery.
When I first got on the medication for about 5 months I fel... | 2021-10-05T20:27:43.000Z | q24u42 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | If an adhd brain doesn’t have enough stimulation going on, would it just create problems in the mind? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24u42/if_an_adhd_brain_doesnt_have_enough_stimulation/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T20:25:03.000Z | q24s78 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just started studying architectural design in university and I feel like I’m gonna drown- I have a horrible work ethic and I don’t know how I’ll make it work- need advice and support. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24s78/just_started_studying_architectural_design_in/ |
Helxombie | So I do notice an increase in attention when taking my meds. I also notice that when there is a negative thing in my life, or my other demons come to pay me a visit I also seem to get depressed easier. I've wondered about this and wondered if the meds help you pay attention, but this also means the negative stuff too. ... | 2021-10-05T20:22:38.000Z | q24qew | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Do you find you pay attention to negative things more on the medication? | 0.81 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24qew/do_you_find_you_pay_attention_to_negative_things/ |
Dylan-mayes- | [removed] | 2021-10-05T20:21:08.000Z | q24pcn | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Would a adhd brain that’s unstimulated just cause problems in the brain? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24pcn/would_a_adhd_brain_thats_unstimulated_just_cause/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T20:20:15.000Z | q24op9 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Just got back to University after a gap year and I feel submerged in the amount of work. Am having a really hard time - need advice and support. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24op9/just_got_back_to_university_after_a_gap_year_and/ |
bloodyspider123 | I know its still basically the beginning of the school year but I still need some help. I am taking medication. It does help but its not enough on its own. Ive tried everything in the book, but nothings helped except listening to music, which my teachers don't allow. No matter how hard I try, I just can't do my schoolw... | 2021-10-05T20:19:45.000Z | q24ob0 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Trying to pass high school | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24ob0/trying_to_pass_high_school/ |
karaokitron | I have seen a handful of posts on reddit explaining that prior to being prescribed medication to treat their ADHD, they had to do a drug test, and that if THC appeared, they would be/were denied meds.
I have already mentioned to the intake folks that I use pot roughly 2 times a week for my cluster headaches, and occa... | 2021-10-05T20:19:35.000Z | q24o7a | 6 | 6 | ADHD | Kaiser Northern California - Drug testing prior to a prescription? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24o7a/kaiser_northern_california_drug_testing_prior_to/ |
OkLeaveu | Hi, just wondering if anyone else has encountered this. I have a valid prescription for XR that I take 3-4 days/wk. (I only take it for work cause I don’t want to get into the tolerance>updose>tolerance cycle).
I recently had a drug test for a new job, I told the person taking the sample that I take a medication & co... | 2021-10-05T20:16:12.000Z | q24lq7 | 5 | 1 | ADHD | Negative drug test with valid prescription? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24lq7/negative_drug_test_with_valid_prescription/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T20:15:47.000Z | q24leg | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Recommend me some "Starting Rituals" | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24leg/recommend_me_some_starting_rituals/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T20:13:01.000Z | q24jbc | 2 | 2 | ADHD | I think a reason I went undiagnosed as a kid is because my dad was undiagnosed | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24jbc/i_think_a_reason_i_went_undiagnosed_as_a_kid_is/ |
SpiritPug | I started taking Focalin xr 10mg last Tuesday.
First few days were ok. I was underwhelmed and thought maybe they needed to up my dose. Thursday and Friday I felt almost nothing, which was very disappointing. Decided to take Saturday off to see if I was already building up a tolerance?
Sunday I had to work a brunch s... | 2021-10-05T20:12:43.000Z | q24j3z | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Feeling nothing but bad side effects!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24j3z/feeling_nothing_but_bad_side_effects/ |
Tardykestrel1 | I am 22F, and feel like I might have ADHD. However, I have heard about and read countless articles and papers on how getting diagnosed as a female, especially "late aged" diagnoses (if you can consider my age late, haha), is pretty much impossible.
There are definitely some issues, such as extreme lack of motivation,... | 2021-10-05T20:03:36.000Z | q24cbr | 6 | 3 | ADHD | Females that have been diagnosed with ADHD, what was your diagnosis process like? Your tales? | 0.8 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24cbr/females_that_have_been_diagnosed_with_adhd_what/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T20:03:10.000Z | q24c0g | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Stimulant embarrassing question | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24c0g/stimulant_embarrassing_question/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T20:01:00.000Z | q24aem | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you ever just start laughing or simply smiling on some random bullshit out of nowhere? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24aem/do_you_ever_just_start_laughing_or_simply_smiling/ |
JewishSpaceBlazer | Or one of the ones where you try to speak but nothing comes out. Any of those dreams where you're trying so hard to do something but nothing actually happens in the dream-world. (Do other people have dreams like this or just me?)
It just feels like I'm spending monumental effort, all the time, to do basic tasks but ne... | 2021-10-05T19:58:35.000Z | q248ms | 4 | 29 | ADHD | My life feels like one of those dreams where you're running but never get anywhere | 0.98 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q248ms/my_life_feels_like_one_of_those_dreams_where/ |
Sea-Indepeny944 |
Hello. I have been taking Adderall since the end of August and I felt great and productive at first but then after two weeks, I lost my happiness from Adderall. I went off it for 2 days then went back on it and the Euphoria came back for a few days. And now I’m just perseverating again. I take Adderall XR. (25MG).
... | 2021-10-05T19:54:50.000Z | q24619 | 7 | 1 | ADHD | Something unusual from Adderall that I've experienced. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q24619/something_unusual_from_adderall_that_ive/ |
orchid-student | Hi everyone,
I am looking for ADHD study buddies, a person(s) whom I could help keep on track and vice versa. I have a way of playing on my phone when I should be studying for an exam, or practicing drawing when I should be doing homework, especially when at home. Having a quiet video call with someone who fathoms my ... | 2021-10-05T19:52:46.000Z | q244k4 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | ADHD Study Buddies and Study Tips | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q244k4/adhd_study_buddies_and_study_tips/ |
chaoticSprout | Going through school, I had an extremely hard time. Once I was diagnosed and medicated, I was able to actually reach my potential. It felt like the fog in my head cleared and I actually did well in school.
In college, I stopped taking my meds and tanked again. I actually ended up dropping out, but I found my passion ... | 2021-10-05T19:52:14.000Z | q2446n | 2 | 11 | ADHD | I am not stupid. And neither are you. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2446n/i_am_not_stupid_and_neither_are_you/ |
SimonSpurs14 | Hi there. Firstly, I hope this post is ok and secondly, I'd love to hear from people's experiences.
I'm 41 from the UK and throughout my life, have always struggled with many issues associated with ADHD but tended to ignore them as much as possible, just getting by in the various ways I've adapted to.
Until about a... | 2021-10-05T19:51:46.000Z | q243v8 | 2 | 2 | ADHD | How did you feel waiting on diagnosis? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q243v8/how_did_you_feel_waiting_on_diagnosis/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T19:49:40.000Z | q242d6 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Have you shared your ADHD diagnosis at work? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q242d6/have_you_shared_your_adhd_diagnosis_at_work/ |
Sir-Tiedye | [removed] | 2021-10-05T19:48:35.000Z | q241nu | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Neat little trick I sometimes do: compromises | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q241nu/neat_little_trick_i_sometimes_do_compromises/ |
Inattentive_Cynthia | During covid shutdown I wrote a memoir/self-help manuscript about my life with inattentive ADHD. I was diagnosed at 49 and am now 78 so there was a lot of material. :) But today I was told by Hather Leigh Publishers that they will be publishing it the fall of 2022. I need to rewrite certain pages to highlight more... | 2021-10-05T19:45:36.000Z | q23zhz | 196 | 2,740 | ADHD | I'm Going to be a Published Author!!! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q23zhz/im_going_to_be_a_published_author/ |
R2HNBT9UnnQSFwV | [removed] | 2021-10-05T19:39:38.000Z | q23v78 | 7 | 0 | ADHD | I plan to start nicotine gum to power through my thesis. | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q23v78/i_plan_to_start_nicotine_gum_to_power_through_my/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T19:38:11.000Z | q23u80 | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Anyone with comorbid BPD II managing well? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q23u80/anyone_with_comorbid_bpd_ii_managing_well/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T19:31:28.000Z | q23pa6 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | Happy ADHD awareness month my favorite people! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q23pa6/happy_adhd_awareness_month_my_favorite_people/ |
111111111fvvcgghgyhj | hi I have not been to class in two weeks (currently skipping chem) and am pretty sure I am going to fail 4/5 classes and honestly I can't even bring myself to care I am totally fine with failing them. I'm a junior who just switched schools and majors after the online year burnt me out. I told myself this semester is... | 2021-10-05T19:31:18.000Z | q23p5e | 2 | 3 | ADHD | little bit of a word vomit | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q23p5e/little_bit_of_a_word_vomit/ |
sleepymountainman | Hey, all. Not sure if this is ADHD-specific, but seems in line with some of the other ADHD personality traits. I am illogically afraid that I’ve done something massively wrong…when I haven’t. I’m always afraid that my boss is mad at me, that I’m going to be fired, that people hate me, or have notions about me that aren... | 2021-10-05T19:22:56.000Z | q23iwz | 64 | 507 | ADHD | Constantly horrified that I’ve made a huge mistake that will have major consequences | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q23iwz/constantly_horrified_that_ive_made_a_huge_mistake/ |
Greeneyedgrill | I’ve been on Vyvanse for 6 years (34F) but the past year have been considering getting off of it. Mostly because the roller coaster of emotions & symptoms while on it have made my life feel like this endless loop I can’t break free of. I mentioned this to my doc and we decided to try switching to strattera.
I haven’t ... | 2021-10-05T19:22:51.000Z | q23iuk | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Switching from Vyvanse to Strattera | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q23iuk/switching_from_vyvanse_to_strattera/ |
alapleno | Disclaimer: I am not diagnosed with ADHD. ~~I'll actually be having a call later today about the results of my assessment.~~ Just learned that from the results of my assessment, I don't have ADHD. I just figured this is a good place to post this, since y'all have experience with this kind of thing.
**TL;DR: How do yo... | 2021-10-05T19:22:00.000Z | q23i98 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Starting and balancing hobbies/activities with responsibilities | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q23i98/starting_and_balancing_hobbiesactivities_with/ |
ihatereddit2434 | I find that it’s easier to speak over the phone rather than through text because of the amount of thought that goes into texting. I completely understand why texting is easier for many as it’s less anxiety inducing. I just find that when I speak to people with my voice it’s much easier to freely express myself. Over te... | 2021-10-05T19:15:56.000Z | q23dpa | 4 | 11 | ADHD | Obsession with saying things accurately | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q23dpa/obsession_with_saying_things_accurately/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T19:11:31.000Z | q23acb | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Quitting wellbutrin, starting Ritalin. Side effects? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q23acb/quitting_wellbutrin_starting_ritalin_side_effects/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T19:09:44.000Z | q2391n | 3 | 1 | ADHD | Doc recommendation? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2391n/doc_recommendation/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T19:07:24.000Z | q2379q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | How do you have three meals a day? I couldn’t follow meal prep or any other strategy | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2379q/how_do_you_have_three_meals_a_day_i_couldnt/ |
Trixxavi | [removed] | 2021-10-05T19:06:21.000Z | q236fy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Straterra Meds | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q236fy/straterra_meds/ |
AlgoH-Rhythm | I Had a job making good money in construction, but I'm currently building a portfolio for game dev, because I love programming/coding and doing game dev and. I have no formal CS education so I need to build up a nice portfolio of projects. And seeing as I was working 12 hour days doing physically demanding labor in the... | 2021-10-05T19:02:04.000Z | q233ct | 4 | 2 | ADHD | Hate my job and it's killing me. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q233ct/hate_my_job_and_its_killing_me/ |
daisyrunner824 | Hi, I was recently "diagnosed" as an adult(25) and have been on meds for a few months now.
Initially, I really enjoyed having the diagnosis because I found a lot of information and it made SO MUCH MORE SENSE with past actions and whatnot.
But my psych is...only okay? I sorta just...told her I thought I had it and s... | 2021-10-05T19:01:59.000Z | q233ai | 3 | 2 | ADHD | My diagnosis feels...fake? | 0.63 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q233ai/my_diagnosis_feelsfake/ |
dshmoneyy | I’ve been taking concerta for a couple months now but I’ve started noticing, days when I’m not on it, I have a literal lightheaded feeling, like my head is really light and I can’t really keep it straight. Idk it’s hard to explain. I don’t feel dizzy and it doesn’t effect me really it’s just annoying and feels weird | 2021-10-05T18:58:06.000Z | q230of | 2 | 2 | ADHD | Lightheaded, almost like a bobble head feeling when not on medication (concerta)? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q230of/lightheaded_almost_like_a_bobble_head_feeling/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T18:55:34.000Z | q22z48 | 5 | 2 | ADHD | What does medication do for your ADHD? | 0.75 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22z48/what_does_medication_do_for_your_adhd/ |
darkgreenlettuce | A lot of people have said I'm "intense".
I don't know what exactly that means, and is it meant to be a bad term?
When I asked them to elaborate it generally falls into two categories; strong emotions or extremely driven when I'm doing anything. Have to eat fast, read fast, do homework fast, all with pressure.
I gu... | 2021-10-05T18:54:29.000Z | q22yh9 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | They say Im intense | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22yh9/they_say_im_intense/ |
Lucky-Palpitation-98 | [removed] | 2021-10-05T18:54:02.000Z | q22y81 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | ADHD india | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22y81/adhd_india/ |
frogsexchange | Is it just me??
When I study or work in public, I'll look up every now and then when I'm not wearing headphones cause ADHD.
But it seems like every time I lookup, even though it's for half a millisecond, I accidentally look at the same person.
Like I'm not trying to give off creepy vibes you're just where I happen... | 2021-10-05T18:53:47.000Z | q22y32 | 4 | 6 | ADHD | Accidentally looking at the same people over and over again | 0.88 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22y32/accidentally_looking_at_the_same_people_over_and/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T18:53:30.000Z | q22xxc | 1 | 1 | ADHD | just got medicated! | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22xxc/just_got_medicated/ |
purple_alot | So I've been thinking about how to create more external accountability for, like, everything. My professional stuff, my personal stuff, general self maintenance. I am thinking of two options - hiring someone to do such a thing, and then maybe finding someone who also needs a buddy and doing that for each other. Obvi... | 2021-10-05T18:53:01.000Z | q22xo9 | 1 | 2 | ADHD | Resource for / Interest in Accountability Buddies? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22xo9/resource_for_interest_in_accountability_buddies/ |
lopeZmario504 | [removed] | 2021-10-05T18:51:30.000Z | q22wtl | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Connecting with people | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22wtl/connecting_with_people/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T18:49:33.000Z | q22vlm | 1 | 1 | ADHD | School feels like a waste of time | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22vlm/school_feels_like_a_waste_of_time/ |
okay-plum | [removed] | 2021-10-05T18:40:55.000Z | q22q8d | 2 | 0 | ADHD | adderall dose too high or too low? | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22q8d/adderall_dose_too_high_or_too_low/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T18:39:04.000Z | q22p44 | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Why is a psych appointment so expensive | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22p44/why_is_a_psych_appointment_so_expensive/ |
Illustrious_Tennis65 | [removed] | 2021-10-05T18:36:49.000Z | q22npa | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Cigarets and nicotine make focalin weaker | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22npa/cigarets_and_nicotine_make_focalin_weaker/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T18:36:49.000Z | q22np8 | 7 | 0 | ADHD | Could you pass along some generalized advice or successful anecdotes on how to manage Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? | 0.33 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22np8/could_you_pass_along_some_generalized_advice_or/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T18:32:28.000Z | q22krt | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Could you pass along some generalized advice or successful anecdotes on how to manage Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22krt/could_you_pass_along_some_generalized_advice_or/ |
SimpGuardian100 | Today is not really a great day for me. I have been procrastinating *so much* at work this year that most of my time goes in making up lies for things I haven't finished. In fact, I had to switch firms because I had exhausted the trust of people I've worked with, even though kept repeating about the "vast amount of pot... | 2021-10-05T18:29:51.000Z | q22isz | 4 | 19 | ADHD | I feel like I'll be unreliable forever and, I'll never accomplish significant in life. | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22isz/i_feel_like_ill_be_unreliable_forever_and_ill/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T18:27:29.000Z | q22h2a | 1 | 0 | ADHD | Seeking advice on diagnosis | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22h2a/seeking_advice_on_diagnosis/ |
stardust_crusader123 | [removed] | 2021-10-05T18:24:11.000Z | q22en3 | 0 | 1 | ADHD | What are some career choices that worked for you and what are some that didn’t? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22en3/what_are_some_career_choices_that_worked_for_you/ |
Infamous_Masterpiece | Like the title says, I don’t think I zone out when people are talking to me (I do that a lot when it’s people talking between them and not me). Instead, it’s like I hold two parallel thought processes:
A) Processing what they are saying to me / thinking what to say back
B) Completely random or somewhat related to wha... | 2021-10-05T18:20:49.000Z | q22c7p | 29 | 122 | ADHD | Not completely zoning out during conversations, but having a parallel random thought process | 0.99 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22c7p/not_completely_zoning_out_during_conversations/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T18:17:56.000Z | q22a08 | 2 | 1 | ADHD | Adderall side effects/ advice? | 0.67 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q22a08/adderall_side_effects_advice/ |
afrito | [removed] | 2021-10-05T18:17:48.000Z | q229wy | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Do you think there is a relation between ADHD and BPD? | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q229wy/do_you_think_there_is_a_relation_between_adhd_and/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T18:16:05.000Z | q228mb | 3 | 6 | ADHD | Help me please symptoms worse than ever boredom is killing me | 0.87 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q228mb/help_me_please_symptoms_worse_than_ever_boredom/ |
[deleted] | [removed] | 2021-10-05T18:12:33.000Z | q2261q | 1 | 1 | ADHD | Question regarding medication | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q2261q/question_regarding_medication/ |
[deleted] | [deleted] | 2021-10-05T18:11:09.000Z | q224zq | 1 | 0 | ADHD | On/off euphoria from Adderall. | 0.5 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q224zq/onoff_euphoria_from_adderall/ |
farthingdarling | Recently I've gone back to college and gladly enjoy my course enough that I'm super hyperfocused on essay writing rather than distracted HOWEVER it makes me feel really strange and over energised after a while. Totally new experience for me, and my medication has not changed.
I'm 4 hours in today and just had to take... | 2021-10-05T18:10:45.000Z | q224os | 3 | 3 | ADHD | Feeling WIRED after hyperfocusimg | 1 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q224os/feeling_wired_after_hyperfocusimg/ |
veggieblonde | imma just start with how I hate the adhd community on TikTok for a million different reasons, it’s messy and weirdly braggy and doesn’t match how I feel about my ADD at all. HOWEVER I saw a lot of claims that there is a significant link between ADHD and ADP and I was genuinely curious about that. Is this true? Do any o... | 2021-10-05T18:04:23.000Z | q21zu1 | 12 | 5 | ADHD | The link between ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder | 0.86 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q21zu1/the_link_between_adhd_and_auditory_processing/ |
Affect_Significant | I found something extremely useful recently called "freedom," which is this program you can use to block yourself (for a designated time) from whatever sites and apps you are using to procrastinate. You just choose the apps and then choose the time you want, and you will not be able to use those sites no matter what. I... | 2021-10-05T18:01:57.000Z | q21y0m | 3 | 2 | ADHD | Extremely useful program for people with ADHD | 0.63 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q21y0m/extremely_useful_program_for_people_with_adhd/ |
JRayne96 | I was recently diagnosed and took my first adderall today. It feels like time slowed down and it’s wonderful. Normally I feel like time is constantly slipping from me. Always behind, late, but feeling rushed. But for today it’s been different! Like I’m going to eat lunch at lunch time. Instead of at 3 and wondering ho... | 2021-10-05T17:58:08.000Z | q21v3f | 9 | 13 | ADHD | Time slowed down | 0.94 | https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/comments/q21v3f/time_slowed_down/ |
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